Exodusters were African Americans who migrated from states in the South to Kansas and other parts of the Midwest during the late 19th century, following the end of the Civil War and Reconstruction. The exodus was primarily driven by the desire for better economic opportunities, land ownership, and freedom from racial oppression in the South. The term "Exoduster" is a combination of "exodus," meaning a mass departure, and "buster," referring to pioneers who ventured into new territories to make a better life for themselves.
